Dr Dolores Silas High School in Tacoma, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dr Dolores Silas High School is an urban public school in Tacoma, Washington that is part of Tacoma Public Schools. It serves 1,165 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.1:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,165 Students

58 Teachers

1202 N Orchard St

Tacoma, WA 98406 View local requests

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Dr Dolores Silas High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Jones

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Mr. T.J. Purdy

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Dr Dolores Silas High School Demographics

45%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

28%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dr Dolores Silas High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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